by Karina Richland | May 14, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Orton-Gillingham
Orton-Gillingham Scope and Sequence: What Skills Should Come First? When a child is struggling to read, the order of instruction matters as much as the instruction itself. An Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence gives parents, tutors, and teachers a clear path for...
by Karina Richland | Apr 22, 2026 | Autism, Autistic Spectrum, Learning Differences, Multisensory Teaching, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Skills
Teaching reading to a child with autism requires a different approach than what most classroom programs offer. Children on the autism spectrum often process language, sounds, and visual information in unique ways, and standard reading curricula may not account for...
by Karina Richland | Apr 20, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia, Language & Reading, Learning Differences
Key Takeaways Instructional Accuracy: Avoid whole-word guessing strategies and give students direct decoding practice. Foundational Skills: Teach phonemic awareness and phonics together in a clear, explicit way. Text Choice: Use controlled decodable text so students...
by Karina Richland | Apr 14, 2026 | Auditory Processing, Auditory Processing Disorder, Learning Differences, Reading
If your child struggles with reading, you may have heard about auditory processing disorder (APD). This condition affects how the brain interprets sounds, and it can create real challenges when children are learning to read. The good news is that with the right...
by Karina Richland | Sep 6, 2024 | Activities and Games, Learning Differences, Multisensory, Multisensory Teaching, Reading, Reading Skills, Studying Tips
Let’s dive into the world of “red words”! These are those special words that we often see in books and stories, words like “the,” “and,” and “see.” Red words are also known as sight words, high-frequency words, and...
by Karina Richland | Aug 13, 2024 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia, Homeschooling, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Structured Literacy
Dyslexia can be a tricky word, and sometimes people get confused about what it really means. Essentially, dyslexia is like having a different way of learning to read. However, it doesn’t mean someone is not smart or capable. Instead, it just means that their...
